Queen Silvia of Sweden sits next to a cushion embroidered with the writing 'It ain't easy being queen!' during an interview in her office in the royal palace in Stockholm, 14 November 2002. In the dpa interview she reported on the projects and achievements of her World Childhood Foundation, of which she is the founder. The foundation currently has 45 projects worldwide, caring for street children and sexually abused children. On 28 November Queen Silvia will present her childhood project in St Petersburg and appeals for funds (www.childhood.org).

Queen Silvia of Sweden gestures during an interview in her office in the royal palace in Stockholm, 14 November 2002.
Queen Silvia of Sweden sifts through her mail at the desk in her office in the royal palace in Stockholm, 14 November 2002.
In the dpa interview she reported on the projects and achievements of her World Childhood Foundation, of which she is the founder. The foundation currently has 45 projects worldwide, caring for street children and sexually abused children. On 28 November Queen Silvia will present her childhood project in St Petersburg and appeals for funds (www.childhood.org).